Spicy Black Bean Soup
By Haley Hale
Ingredients
1 T.olive oil
1medium onion, finely chopped
2medium garlic cloves, minced
3 (15 oz)cans black beans, divided
1/2 tspred pepper flakes
taste
1 tspground cumin
14 1/2 ozcan fat-free chicken broth
or 2 ozvegetable broth
10oz can green chilies (R.D.) drained
1can corn
Instructions
Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add one can of beans, cumin, and pepper flakes; cook for 30 seconds. Place mixture in blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Return to stock pot. Add remaining beans, chicken stock, green chilies, tomatoes, and corn. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes. Stir in sour cream for cheese. Garnish with shredded red pepper flakes if desired. Note: I make this for my kids.
Note: Note: I make this for my kids.